Impending war + high gas =cheap boats?
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Impending war + high gas =cheap boats?
Being in the market right now for a new (to me at least!) boat, I am curious to everyone's opinion regarding boat pricing. Specifically the used market. We all realize that in most parts of the country the market is somewhat seasonal, but is there or will there be an affect on boat pricing because of the high fuel prices and the impending war? Or will things stabilize and remain constant?
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fuel is cheeeep!!!!...i still spend more on engine/drive oil than fuel every weekend...i have a used '00 32 AT in GREAT condition...i have my low set price set and that's that's...i'll just have to keep it if no one buys it...i honestly would have thought the new boat market would have been hit more-so that the used???
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look at my equation:
in the middle of war+very expensive fuel+ability-less mechanics+ability-less boat builders +xtra hi taxes +long part waiting times = do you think my boat is loosing its value ?!?
lol!
in the middle of war+very expensive fuel+ability-less mechanics+ability-less boat builders +xtra hi taxes +long part waiting times = do you think my boat is loosing its value ?!?
lol!
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If the used boat market is not already depressed it will be even more if fuel stays here or higher. The economy is not so hot so I would think that will also help. Buy your boat up here where it is very seasonal and fresh water only. Fresh water adds 10% to the value of a boat but most people do not know this. I thought OSO gave you Drambuie On Ice? You want more now?
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I thought OSO gave you Drambuie On Ice? You want more now?
Audacity: I like the "you will pay for everything" Idea!! I may (not sure as of today) have a deal on a Top Gun. At least I thought I did. We'll see.
This is more of a wondering everyone's opinion type of topic.
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The market will be even softer for the 2 stroke out boards especially the large ones, everyone will want the 4 strokes since they get (claimed 30% better). As for big blocks, good question, personally I am glad I have a single not knowing what is instore for the summer. I think gas would really need to go through the roof before it would depress the boat market more, like $4 a gallon. gas bill is not bad compared to a drive or blown motor.
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That's always been my opinion. When you think about it, fuel is one of the cheapest things you put in your boat. I mean just think what some guys on this board pay just for stripper rental for a day!!
Most people might not think that way, however, so that was why I was wondering if anyone was panicking. I guess we will know more as time goes on.
I do know with absolute certainty that the bottom will drop out of the market exactly ONE day after I purchase a new boat.
That's always been my opinion. When you think about it, fuel is one of the cheapest things you put in your boat. I mean just think what some guys on this board pay just for stripper rental for a day!!
Most people might not think that way, however, so that was why I was wondering if anyone was panicking. I guess we will know more as time goes on.
I do know with absolute certainty that the bottom will drop out of the market exactly ONE day after I purchase a new boat.
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Originally posted by 27Fountain
The market will be even softer for the 2 stroke out boards especially the large ones, everyone will want the 4 strokes since they get (claimed 30% better).
The market will be even softer for the 2 stroke out boards especially the large ones, everyone will want the 4 strokes since they get (claimed 30% better).